Seashell is a property management company based in the central Algarve, active since 2004 and dedicated to owners looking for close, professional support.
We also manage homes for private use, handling maintenance, cleaning, licences, inspections and administration.
We mainly work in the central Algarve, with a focus on Almancil, Loulé, Quarteira, Vilamoura, Albufeira and surrounding areas.
If your property is in another area, we always assess feasibility before taking on management.
We manage villas, apartments and small condominium units used for holidays, winter stays or occasional private use.
Our service adapts to both licensed holiday accommodation and homes used privately by their owners.
We provide a comprehensive service including 24h support, key holding, routine visits, mail collection, administration, licensing, fiscal representation, maintenance, cleaning, laundry, gardening, pool cleaning and renovations.
We also provide holiday rental management, marketing, professional photography, guest reception, inventory checks and welcome packs.
Yes. We can assist with the local accommodation licensing process and mandatory safety equipment.
We help ensure the property complies with the relevant requirements so it can be operated legally.
Yes. Some owners only need someone to look after the property in the Algarve when the house is closed or used by family.
In those cases we focus on routine visits, maintenance, cleaning, gardening, pool care and 24h support, without promotion or bookings
Yes. We provide complete holiday rental management, from listings and pricing to bookings, payments and guest support.
The goal is to maximise occupancy and income while maintaining a good experience for both guests and owners.
The Simple package is designed for owners who want lighter involvement while delegating bookings, marketing and core support to us.
The Plus package provides a more complete, hands-off management service, including the property manual, check-in/check-out and extended support.
Costs depend on the services included. We can work with commission per booking, fixed monthly fees or service-by-service pricing.
After assessing the property and understanding your objectives, we provide a detailed and transparent proposal.
Yes. We support overseas owners with fiscal representation, Portuguese tax administration and property-related invoicing.
This helps ensure holiday rental income in the Algarve meets the relevant tax obligations.
A specialist company reduces risk, saves time and helps prevent problems in homes that are empty or rented for part of the year.
With Seashell, a local team monitors the property, resolves issues and helps optimise the investment when you choose to rent it.
We normally follow four steps: initial contact, a technical property visit, document collection and signing the management agreement.
From there, we define the service schedule, access arrangements, communication channels and, where applicable, the holiday rental strategy.